Video Credit - Centre for Indic Studies ( Feb 2020)

J. Sai Deepak discusses the partition and its profound impact on Assam. He explains how Assam, along with West Bengal and Hyderabad, was considered a contentious area during partition due to its significant Muslim population. Leaders like Jinnah and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman viewed Assam as an "unfinished agenda" of Pakistan or Bangladesh. This perspective continues to influence the region's demographic and political dynamics.

the drastic decline in the Hindu population in Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) from 23% in 1947 to less than 10% by 1991, primarily due to religious persecution. J. Sai Deepak emphasizes that while Bangladesh may have separated from Pakistan, its treatment of non-Muslim minorities has mirrored that of Pakistan, leading to a significant exodus of Bengali Hindus to India.

J. Sai Deepak highlights the issue of Bangladeshi infiltration into Assam and its neighboring states. He explains that apart from Bengali Hindus fleeing persecution, there has been a deliberate influx of Bengali Muslims with a larger design of demographic expansion. This immigration has historical roots dating back to the British era and has continued post-independence, threatening Assam's cultural identity.

The discussion then shifts to the role of NRC in addressing this infiltration. The need for an updated NRC was recognized due to the increasing illegal migration. However, J. Sai Deepak notes that political interests have often hindered this process, with vote bank politics playing a significant role in facilitating illegal migration. The Supreme Court has also pointed out the flaws in the existing laws, which have often resulted in the legalization rather than the deportation of illegal migrants.

J. Sai Deepak discusses the controversies surrounding NRC, especially the adverse impact on Bengali Hindus, who form the majority of those excluded from the final NRC list. He criticizes the flawed structure of NRC, which has led to the unintended consequence of legalizing more illegal migrants than detecting them. He also touches on the broader issue of illegal migration across India, with Bangladeshi migrants spreading to various parts of the country.

The transcript also delves into the issue of Rohingyas, linking their origins to Bengali Muslims from Chittagong, further complicating the migration problem. J. Sai Deepak argues that the NRC process needs to be implemented nationwide to address these challenges effectively.

In conclusion, J. Sai Deepak suggests that the Citizenship Amendment Bill could be a solution to differentiate between persecuted non-Muslim refugees and illegal migrants. He recommends treating illegal migrants as stateless persons without voting rights or the right to purchase immovable property. He emphasizes that a well-structured NRC is essential for national security and preserving cultural identities, particularly in states like Assam.

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1. "Assam is an unfinished agenda of Pakistan or Bangladesh and must therefore at some stage become part of East Pakistan or Greater Bangladesh."
2. "The population of Hindus in East and West Pakistan together was close to 23% to 27% in 1947, but after the creation of Bangladesh, it fell drastically due to religious persecution."
3. "Bangladesh has always been among the most densely populated countries in the world, leading to a policy of expanding into neighboring regions."
4. "The Supreme Court has pointed out that the legislation intended to address illegal migration did the exact opposite, leading to more legalization than deportation."

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